215/60R17 in inches

A 215/60R17 tire is 27.2″ tall and 8.5″ wide, and fits a 17″ wheel. In inches it is written 27.2×8.5R17.

Diameter27.16″

Width8.46″

Sidewall5.08″

Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.

Manufacturer data

How tall 215/60R17 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 15 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 26.3–26.4″ under load (below).

Real 215/60R17 tires measure 27.10–27.20″, against 27.16″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load26.3–26.4″

Published revs per mile (765–766) mean the tire rolls like a 26.3–26.4″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread21.4–32.7 lb

The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 11.3 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+, SL).

15 tires in 215/60R17

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
General AltiMAX RT45Touring	SL · 96T	27.20	21.4	11.0	1,565	765	Spec page
General AltiMAX365 AWTouring	SL · 96H	27.20	21.7	11.0	1,565	765	Spec page
General AltiMAX RT45Touring	SL · 96H	27.20	22.3	11.0	1,565	765	Spec page
Michelin Primacy All SeasonTouring	SL · 96H	27.20	23.5	8.5	1,565	766	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter	XL · 100T	27.17	24.4	10.5	1,764	766	Spec page
Michelin Defender2All-season	SL · 96H	27.10	25.4	10.5	1,565	766	Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-season	SL · 96H	27.17	25.7	11.5	1,565	766	Spec page
Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-season	SL · 96T	27.16	25.8	11.3	1,565	765	Spec page
General AltiMAX Arctic XWinter	XL · 100T	27.20	26.5	12.0	1,764	765	Spec page
Toyo Celsius IITouring	SL · 96H	27.16	26.5	11.3	1,565	765	Spec page
Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-season	XL · 100H	27.16	26.7	11.3	1,764	765	Spec page
Toyo Observe G3-IceWinter	XL · 100T	27.16	28.0	12.5	1,764	765	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice Snow+Winter	XL · 100H	27.17	28.7	10.5	1,764	766	Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/AAll-terrain	SL · 96H	27.20	31.8	12.5	1,565	766	Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+	SL · 96H	27.20	32.7	12.5	1,565	766	Spec page

Is 215/60R17 a 27-inch tire?

≈27″

Yes. The size code works out to 27.16″, and the 15 tires here publish 27.10–27.20″, so people call it a 27.

All 27-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 215/60R17	Difference
215/55R17	26.31	-0.85″	-3.1%
245/50R17	26.65	-0.51″	-1.9%
225/55R17	26.74	-0.41″	-1.5%
255/45R18	27.04	-0.12″	-0.4%
235/60R16	27.10	-0.06″	-0.2%
235/55R17	27.18	+0.02″	+0.1%
235/50R18	27.25	+0.09″	+0.3%
225/60R17	27.63	+0.47″	+1.7%
345/40R17	27.87	+0.71″	+2.6%
215/65R17	28.00	+0.85″	+3.1%

How to read 215/60R17

How to read any tire size

How 215/60R17 96H is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 15 tires here (8 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.

1215Section width

215 mm across the widest point, or 8.46 inches. Every 215 size

260Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 60% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 129.0 mm or 5.08 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

417Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 17-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 6.0″ to 7.5″.

596Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,565 lb (710 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6HSpeed rating

Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.

Specification	Inches	Metric
Overall diameter	27.16	690 mm
Section width	8.46	215 mm
Sidewall height	5.08	129.0 mm
Circumference	85.3	2,167 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	742.6	461 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	765–766	475–476 per km
Approved wheel width	6.0–7.5	152–191 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 215/60R17

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 215/60R17

What is 215/60R17 in inches?

27.16 inches tall, 8.46 inches wide, on a 17-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 27.2×8.5R17.

How much does a 215/60R17 tire weigh?

Between 21.4 lb and 32.7 lb for the 15 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX RT45 (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ (SL).

What wheel width do I need for 215/60R17?

Manufacturers approve 6.0–7.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 215/60R17 make?

Published figures run 765–766 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 742.6, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 215/60R17 than 225/55R17?

0.41 inches taller on paper (27.16″ vs 26.74″), which raises the axle about 0.21″. Your speedometer will read about 1.5% slow.